New Delhi, July 27 -- Rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Monday, bringing relief to residents from hot and humid weather conditions.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) daily weather report issued on Monday, Delhi is likely to witness light rain and thunderstorms over the next few days, with generally cloudy skies and moderate rain at isolated places.

The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 28.6 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung. The weather department said maximum temperatures are likely to fall by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the next six days.

Delhi is expected to receive a spell of very light to light rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lig...